Stefano Nicola
Windsor ,ON
Summary
Detail oriented Mechanical Engineer with extensive experience in Actuation systems. Independent, hard-working and hands on individual with a passion for learning, technology and the Automotive World.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Actuation Engineer
American Axle Manufacturing
11.2023 - Current
- Developed Solenoid Coils for use in E-Locker applications for EV and ICE vehicles
- Led validation testing for a variety of applications
- Interfaced with Systems Engineering team and Differential Development teams to ensure completion of development and testing activity in a timely manner
- Completed force output analysis for Locker coils and Disconnect coils, in collaboration with Simulation teams
- Designed coil testing fixture to verify performance at component level
Actuation Integration Engineer
Stellantis
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Developed component level specifications for actuators to be used in Reducers for EVs
- Interfaced with suppliers to defined test-methods and functional specifications for E-Lockers, Disconnect systems (both axle mounted and integrated within the Reducer ASM)
- Developed Engineering Best Practice documents for electromechanical actuators, to use internally and with suppliers
Research Engineer
Leggett & Platt Automotive
04.2016 - 02.2022
- Researched novel materials to be utilized in actuation systems for seating applications
- Developed pneumatic valve systems for seating applications using Shape Memory Alloys & Electro-active polymers
- Designed, Assembled and Tested seating actuators using SMA wires in place of more standard solutions (solenoids, DC motors)
- Co-Developed intelligent seat platform capable of performing a variety of complex functions including but not limited to: vibration massage, pneumatic massage, music massage, pneumatic adaptability to human body based on pressure sensors feedback
Systems Engineer
Leggett & Platt Automotive
06.2014 - 02.2016
- Followed the development and testing of third row seat actuators for the General Motors group
- Led GMW3172 Environmental array of tests from start to finish, defining number of samples, relevant tests and conducting in depth motor teardowns in agreement with GM's requirements
- Designed appropriate test fixtures to conduct actuator level testing
- Followed seat level testing in agreement with GM program specific DVP&R
- Conducted on site teardowns and checks on seating assemblies at Bridgewater solutions (Adient's assembly plant) in Detroit
- Conducted scanning electron microscope analysis of valve systems for pumps, to root cause valve system issues
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option)
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario (Canada)06.2013
High School Diploma -
Liceo Classico Gaio Lucilio
Rome, Italy 06.2009
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Problem Analysis
- Requirements Specifications
- Product Release
- Requirements Analysis
- Technology Best Practices
- Analytical analysis of mechanical systems
- Integration of actuators and requirements' development
- Testing at component and ASM level of actuators
- Knowledge of solenoid actuators, DC motors and Shape memory alloys actuators
- Basic MATLAB knowledge
- Basic CATIA knowledge
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Actuation Engineer
American Axle Manufacturing
11.2023 - Current
Actuation Integration Engineer
Stellantis
03.2022 - 11.2023
Research Engineer
Leggett & Platt Automotive
04.2016 - 02.2022
Systems Engineer
Leggett & Platt Automotive
06.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering (Automotive Option)
University of Windsor
High School Diploma -
Liceo Classico Gaio Lucilio
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